Wise Choice

Healthier options are now easier for you to find, thanks to the 30 booths participating in the first annual Wise Choice program. There are 55 Wise Choice items that are lower in calories, sodium, and saturated fat. These booths/items are featured in the special Wise Choice Munchie Map below.

Why Wise Choice?

Deaconess and the West Side Nut Club teamed up to create this program to identify healthier options for people who want or need them. Because of the Wise Choice program, individuals who may have health issues, or simply want some healthier choices, will be able to find those options more easily.

All recipes were analyzed by a team of Deaconess dietitians and each serving was certified to meet the following Wise Choice criteria:

500 or fewer calories
5 grams or less of saturated fat
500 mg or less of sodium
not fried

We didn't mess with tradition, as many items previously offered at the Fall Festival already met our Wise Choice criteria. Some are brand new "culinary creations," and others are alternative versions of existing recipes.

Think About

Enjoy your Fall Festival favorites in moderation. Perhaps split an item or two with a friend or family member. That way you get to sample a variety!

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The length of the Fall Festival - from St. Joe Avenue to Wabash Avenue - is a third of a mile. Walking the length of the Fall Festival and back, a 150 pound adult would burn 50 calories

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Save calories and hydrate yourself by drinking bottled water instead of sodas. Many booths sell bottled water, so it's a great way to support a variety of organizations.

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